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More Vampire Comedies That You Can Watch Right Now
Whether you love him or really love him, Academy Award-winning actor Nicolas Cage has become world-famous for his explosive rants and unparalleled commitment to the characters he plays regardless of how silly they may be. Much of this can be traced back to one of Cage's earliest roles, Vampire's Kiss, the meme-spawning cult classic that saw the legendary performer portray a business executive who believes he's been bitten by a vampire. Since that historic masterwork of a film, fans everywhere have wanted, nay, needed to see Nicolas Cage one day play the biggest and baddest vampire of all - Dracula. Those desires are finally granted with Renfield, a new modern-day take on the iconic literary villain that looks at things from a completely new perspective.
As the title implies, the new film from director Chris McKay (The Tomorrow War) will primarily follow the henchman character of Renfield, who's essentially the Igor to Count Dracula's Doctor Frankenstein. In the original Bram Stoker story, Renfield was an insect-devouring madman who would bring Dracula various victims in exchange for the promise of eternal life. Renfield asks a more relatable version of the character's questions of morality, with him ultimately deciding that he no longer wants to live a life of servitude to an immortal monster.
The mere prospect of Nicolas Cage playing Dracula is already more than enough to get movie fans interested, but the added cast featuring Nicholas Hoult and Awkwafina makes the new horror-comedy a must-see. Now only one question remains - How does one watch Renfield?
The official plot synopsis for Renfield reads as follows:
In this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal servant, Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road, X-Men franchise) stars as Renfield, the tortured aide to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula (Oscar® winner Nicolas Cage). Renfield is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding, no matter how debased. But now, after centuries of servitude, Renfield is ready to see if there’s a life outside the shadow of The Prince of Darkness. If only he can figure out how to end his codependency.
Editor's Note: This piece was updated on June 9, 2023.
Renfield (2023)
R
- Director
- Chris McKay
- Cast
- Nicholas Cage , Nicholas Hoult , Awkwafina , Ben Schwartz
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Main Genre
- Horror
Is Renfield Available to Stream on Peaco*ck?
Yes, as of today, June 8, 2023, Renfield is now available to stream on Peaco*ck, following in line with other recent releases from Universal, including Cocaine Bear and Knock at the Cabin.
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Is Renfield Available On-Demand?
As of today, Renfield is now available to rent and purchase on-demand from the retailer of your choice.
When Will Renfield Be Available on Blu-ray and DVD?
Renfield is now available to purchase on Blu-ray and DVD, as of June 6, 2023. The physical edition includes several bonus features including deleted and extended scenes, Alternate Takes, audio commentary with the film's crew, and several behind-the-scenes featurettes. You can check out the links below to find where to purchase a copy of your own.
When Did Renfield Come Out?
Audiences everywhere were finally able to sink their teeth into Renfield when the movie arrived in theaters on Friday, April 14, 2023. The film is a production of Universal Pictures, which feels remarkably appropriate given the studio is so well-known for its classic monster characters like The Wolfman, Frankenstein, and the remarkably influential 1931 Dracula film that starred the incredible Bela Lugosi.
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Is Renfield Still in Theaters?
No, Renfield is no longer playing in theaters. So if you were wanting to see the horror comedy on the big screen, you've unfortunately missed your chance.
Watch the Renfield Trailer
The first trailer for Renfield was released on January 5, 2023, and opens up with a neurotic Renfield (Nicholas Holt) barging into a therapy session, claiming that he wants to leave a toxic relationship. The other therapy members naturally assume he's trying to evade an abusive boss or partner, but it becomes clear that Renfield plight is much more supernatural in nature. Doomed with an ever-persistent conscience for delivering innocent victims to a blood-craving menace, Renfield finds some solace when he uses the powers gifted to him by Dracula to fend off a gang of violent robbers. It's then Renfield meets a police officer by the name of Rebecca Quincy (Awkwafina), and that's what finally inspires the thrall to forsake his master and be his own person. Now the main problem for Renfield is telling his immortal and all-powerful boss that he's quitting.
More Vampire Comedies That You Can Watch Right Now
Vampire's Kiss (1988) - Though critics weren't too ecstatic over Nic Cage's first outing as a vampire, Vampire's Kiss has since been reclaimed as a cult classic. Almost all of that can be attributed to Cage's absolutely mesmerizing performance, being over-the-top and ridiculous in all the best ways. The rest of the film could essentially be described as American Psycho (2000) with a vampire (or at least someone who thinks he's turning into a vampire), with a remarkably cruel executive becoming more and more unhinged as his belief in turning into a vampire grows more and more prevalent.
Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995) - The last film to be directed by comedy icon Mel Brooks, Dracula: Dead and Loving It isn't his best parody, but Mel Brooks at his worst is still pretty darn funny. Starring Brooks himself as Professor Van Helsing and The Naked Gun trilogy star Leslie Nielsen as the vampiric count, it's a meta-comedic look at the Dracula story that still represents a one-of-a-kind union between two legendary comedic performers. Dracula: Dead and Loving It is currently available to rent from most online rental services.
What We Do in the Shadows (2014) - Most are familiar with the Emmy Award-winning show of the same name, but the original What We Do in the Shadows film is just as hysterical, if not more. A mockumentary that centers around a group of vampires living in a New Zealand flat, the cult-classic favorite served as a breakout film for filmmakers and stars Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement. If you love the show, you'll also love the movie. What We Do in the Shadows is currently available to rent from most online rental services.
